Table 3.
Patient demographics and reactions to treatment by infusion rate
| 15 min infusion rate (n = 323) | 60 min infusion rate (n = 514) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) median (range) | 36 (13–90) | 33 (13–98) |
| Female | 184 (57.0) | 325 (63.2) |
| Blood paracetamol (mg l−1) | ||
| Median (range) | 80 (0–424) | 76.5 (3–660) |
| Adverse reactions n (%) | ||
| 1. Vomiting only | 58 (18.0) | 90 (17.5) |
| 2. Anaphylactoid only | 13 (4.0) | 38 (7.4) |
| 3. Both vomiting and anaphylactoid | 16 (5.0) | 17 (3.3) |
| 4. All vomiting (1 + 3) | 74 (22.9) | 107 (20.8) |
| 5. All anaphylactoid (2 + 3) | 29 (9.0) | 55 (10.7) |
| 6. No reaction | 236 (73.1) | 369 (71.8) |
Figures in brackets are 95% CIs or % in the patient group.